Summer Travel Study Saves Consumers A Hot $100 On Gas
Costs

TORONTO--August 14, 2013: Hitting the
open highway for a cross-province road trip may not be as
cost effective as frugal travelers think. Price gouging gas stations,
sky high insurance premiums and unexpected vehicle wear and tear can
put
any vacationer's wallet to work.

“As transportation accounts for over 20 per cent of the
average annual
household income*, our aim is to provide drivers with ways to
minimize
the financial impact of their everyday purchases at the
pump”

According to RateSupermarket.ca,
Canada's comprehensive rate comparison site, there are
significant
savings for drivers who take a savvy approach to their payments at
the
pump - $92.21 over the course of a year.

This savings strategy is illustrated, along with additional frugal
fuel
tips, within the site's Cost
of Gas study.

"As transportation accounts for over 20 per cent of the
average annual
household income*, our aim is to provide drivers with ways to
minimize
the financial impact of their everyday purchases at the
pump," said
Penelope Graham, spokesperson for RateSupermarket.ca.
"Consumers who are
aware of their payment options have greater opportunity to save on
their
driving costs."

The top tips for fuel savings:

Pick the right plastic for the pump. RateSupermarket.ca found
potential gas savings of $92.21 when using one of the top
cash back rewards credit cards for everyday gas purchases.

Compare
your car insurance rate yearly. Maintaining a good
driving record, keeping
your car in top shape or even upgrading
to a safer vehicle may entitle drivers to a lower premium.

Don't be a speed demon. Driving even 20 km over the
speed limit can
lead to spending 20 per cent more on fuel costs.